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MrRabidBeaver t1_j6kkjf5 wrote

Paramedic here.

I prefer Redbacks over Blundstones, 100%. Absolutely love them. If you take care of them they will last years.

Honestly, it feels like I’m walking on a cloud.

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cestmoib t1_j6klkz2 wrote

So Redbacks are indeed more comfortable than Blundstones? If so, I may have to give Redbacks a try!

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MrRabidBeaver t1_j6kvrdv wrote

2 years ago, I bought a pair of Redbacks and Blundstones to compare them.

I’ve had Blundstones before and enjoyed them. I did find that there is usually a 2-3 month break in period. There isn’t a break in with Redbacks.

That pair of Blundstones was replaced through warranty after 18 months as the leather had cracked. My Redbacks still look like new.

Blundstones are not good winter boots. They don’t have the best traction. Redbacks on the other hand are much more robust and have great traction in the winter.

With that being said, I really like both and would be content with either. However, my Redbacks are just so comfortable.

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cestmoib t1_j6kzym6 wrote

Thanks so much for this very helpful info! I'm an avid gardener, so I'm always on the hunt for a really good boot and will give Redbacks a try! Any model in particular? Which ones did you get? ❤️

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MrRabidBeaver t1_j6l8vrw wrote

I have to use steel/composite safety boots, so those are the only ones that can speak about.

I’m hard on them at work, so I can definitely vouch for them. I’m sure the other styles are just as good.

Best of luck.

Edit: At the same time, Blundstone warranty department is definitely amazing. The replaced it without issue. So there is that at least. But I still prefer my Redbacks.

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cestmoib t1_j6m8ton wrote

Thank you so much! You have been so helpful ❤️

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FattyBolgerIV OP t1_j6nb5ki wrote

Although I’m sometimes working with machinery I opted for the soft toe version which I think is called the nevada, I’d definitely recommend soft toe if your just gardening as it’s comfier for constant crouching and whatnot. I’ve had cows standing on mine as well as extreme heat and they’re fine

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cestmoib t1_j6nyky0 wrote

Yes! THIS! I like the look of the one you sent. It really helps to get a model recommendation. You got exactly what I'm looking for, even the part where sometimes cows stand on yours (in my case, horses!) Merci beaucoup 💕

On my end, your "Nevada" model is showing up as "Great Barrier" instead (I'm in France on the Redback website.) But tomato, tomahto, that's the one I'll be ordering! I'm just so glad that they produce my size in Women's. I'll have to order their very smallest! Thanks again!

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